As we prepare for Episode 2 of Rooster Road Trip XIII "Teton River Bears and Birds," we encourage everyone to be "Bear Aware" when hunting areas that may have some crossover between the animals we pursue, and the ones we want to avoid. One of these areas is the Teton River Build a Wildlife Area where Episode 2 takes place. Check out the article at the link below, for info on how to avoid bears, and where you may come in contact with them when hunting in Montana. Be sure to stay tuned at 5PM CT tonight to catch the full episode, and please stay safe! https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Grizzlies-and-Bird-Hunters.aspx

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There are many quail openers across the landscape this week/weekend, including Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Who will be out finding covey's?! Before you hit the field, be sure to check out the 2022 Quail Hunting Forecast at the link below, to see what you may be in store for! https://quailforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Quail-Forever/2022-Quail-Hunting-Forecast.aspx Brought to you by Sportsman's Guide

EPISODE 1: WHERE THE PRONGHORN AND SHARP-TAILED GROUSE PLAY, IS LIVE! Head to the link to watch the full version of Rooster Road Trip Episode 1: Where the Pronghorn and Shape-tailed Grouse Play. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/rrt Over the past 13 years, the Rooster Road Trip has taken us across the country in search of incredible publicly-accessible upland landscapes. And although crew members come and go, and some of the cornerstone bird dogs have unfortunately moved on, the spirit of this annual endeavor remains true. Our goal throughout this entire series is simple, and that’s to highlight the fact that public land birds can be had by anyone who’s willing to put in the work. It may not always be easy, but it will always be worth it – that much we can guarantee. And although we’re staying true to our roots, this year comes with a twist as we expand our focus beyond just pheasant and aim to slide a variety of game birds in our vests, and what better place to search for a mixed bag than Montana? As always, a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors Browning, Garmin, SoundGear, Federal Premium, Ruff Land Kennels, & Apple Autos

2022 STATE OF THE BIRDS REPORT In mid-October, the 2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report was released by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI). The news was mostly not good. The report concludes that “Grassland birds have suffered the biggest bird declines of any terrestrial biome since 1970... due to habitat conversion, tree and shrub encroachment, and pesticide applications.” About two-thirds of grassland bird species have experienced population declines, and one-fourth are considered “tipping point species,” which are those having lost at least half of their breeding population since 1970. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3NTqTn0 📸: Anna Swerczek

Buckle up! Rooster Road Trip is back and this year’s theme of mixed bags in Big Sky Country will ring true in every sense of the term. From sunny skies and freezing rain to flushing roosters and skittish sharp-tailed grouse, you won’t want to miss Montana living up to its reputation as being one of the most challenging and inspiring upland destinations in the country. Follow along starting November 9th as we release the first episode in this four-part series that will feature big game migration corridors that help prairie grouse, a stunning Build a Wildlife Area project located along the Teton River, and some of the crown jewel Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever acquisition projects that are waiting for you to experience during your own road trip. Head to the link below to stay up to date on all the Rooster Road Trip Fun including videos, podcasts, and giveaways! https://www.pheasantsforever.org/RRT Rooster Road Trip brought to you with support from SoundGear, Garmin, Ruff Land Kennels, Federal Premium, Browning, and Apple Autos

How do you distill the essence of hunting a gamebird into words? You could write a book. Or you could get at the core of it in, say, 500 spare, stingy words. We gave five of our best writers that challenge for a favorite gamebird of their choice. Here’s what they had to say. Link below. https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Essence-Searching-for-the-%C2%A0Heart-of-the-Game.aspx 📸: Jess Warner

Hunting season is officially upon us, Minnesota Wild fans! Score big with our Wilderness Ticket Pack! Your ticket pack offer includes an exclusive, blaze orange, Wild-branded hat. Hurry, tickets are moving fast! Link below. https://bit.ly/3zM5WUZ

Deciding on the right upland boot can be a real challenge, so we decided make it a little easier as you weigh the options to find the perfect fit. Read "Soles of the Hunt", where we review 11 different boots that help you get where you need to be: on birds. Link below! https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Soles-of-the-Hunt.aspx

ON THE WING PODCAST EP. 188: Upland Hunting Openers in Nebraska, Texas, and Kansas. Listen now at the link below. Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by three Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever employees to chat about last weekend’s upland bird hunting openers in Nebraska and Texas, while also previewing the November 12th opener in Kansas. http://bit.ly/3fAvLQW

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